Northern Territory Aboriginal Births 1955 - 1958

National Archives of Australia
CRS F1 Item 1955/584 PART 1
Registration of Births, General Correspondence 1955 - 1958
Paul Mackett
Copyright P J Mackett, 2008
9. 5.1955 Query about details of birth of Ellen Fly.
8. 5.1955 Police Station Daly River
Births of Walter David and William Joseph dated 9. 4.1955
11. 5.1955 Bathurst Island
Lists the following being born
Gemma
Mary Loyola
Louis
Mabel
Bill
Camillus
18. 5.1955 Director of Welfare
Lists the following births
Bill (aboriginal), born 10. 5.1955 Bathurst Island
Camillus (aboriginal), born 10. 5.1955 Bathurst Island
Gemma (aboriginal), born 25. 4.1955 Bathurst Island
Julie Cooper (half-caste), born 28. 4.1955 Darwin Hospital
Louis (aboriginal), born 3. 5.1955 Bathurst Island
Mabel (aboriginal), born 9. 5.1955 Bathurst Island
Mary Loyola (aboriginal), born 25. 4.1955 Bathurst Island
Punch Magula (aboriginal), born 12. 5.1955 Darwin Hospital
Unnamed stillborn child of Freda (aboriginal), born 26. 4.1955 Bathurst Island
Walter David & William Joseph (aboriginal), born 9. 4.1955 Daly River, twins
18. 5.1955 Director of Welfare
Ellen Fly H/C born 11.11.1945 at Alice Springs.
Parents are Susannah (aborigine) and Bruce Fly (European).
20. 5.1955 Director of Welfare to Patrol Officer J R Ryan, Katherine.
Births of Topsy Nelson and Arthur Nelson to be registered. These two
children are at present residing at Garden Point Mission, Melville
Island. It would be appreciated if you would contact their father,
Mr J Nelson, who is employed at Katherine Meat and Ice Supply, and
forward the completed forms to this office.
17. 5.1955 From Catholic Mission, Garden Point, Melville Island.
Need details of birth of child Irene Edwards who arrived at the
Mission on 13th March.
25. 5.1955 From Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages Alice Springs
Irene Edwards, part-Aboriginal, was born at Ti Tree Station.
Mother is deceased Aboriginal Hilda. Father is unknown European.
23. 5.1955 From Catholic Mission Bathurst Island
Nola Mary, born 24.12.1954
Chrysostom, born 1. 1.1955
David, born 9. 1.1955
Timothy, born 15. 3.1955
Patrick Gerard, born 20. 3.1955
5. 5.1955 Form of Information of Birth
District Wave Hill, Northern Australia
Name of Place Where Born Limbunya Station
Child
Date of Birth 13. 5.1955
Christian Name Merle
Sex Female
Father
Christian Name Manly
Surname
Occupation Stockboy
Age Approximately 30 years
Where Born Margaret River Station, Western Australia
When Married
Where Married
Previous Issue
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Tolly
Maiden Surname
Age Approximatelt 33 years
Where Born Margaret River Station, Western Australia
Usual Residence Limbunya Station
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Station lubras
Address
Signature of Parent Tolly (right thumbprint)
Father or Mother Mother
Present Residence
Date 5. 5.1955
Witness to Informant Signature Illegible
30. 5.1955 From Director of Welfare
Eileen Mary (aboriginal), born 18. 5.1955 Bathurst Island
Kay (aboriginal), born 2. 5.1955 Beswick Creek Settlement
Merle (aboriginal), born 13. 3.1955 Limbunya Station
Neiningamianga (aboriginal), born 22. 4.1955 Groote Eylandt Native Settlement
Unnamed stillborn child of Nipper and Gladys born 28. 3.1955 Eva Valley Station
25. 5.1955 From Welfare Branch Katherine
Delay for Registration of births of Topsy Nelson and Arthur Nelson.
Mr Nelson has left the employment of Katherine Meat and Ice Supply
He is at Coolibah Station.
1. 6.1955 From Welfare Branch to Superintendent Bathrst Island Mission
Unnamed stillborn child of Alan and Freda born 26. 4.1955 at Bathurst Island.
Bill, son of Simon and Dorothea born 10. 5.1955.
1. 6.1955 Welfare Branch
Chrysostom, born 1. 1.1955 at Bathurst Island
David, born 9. 1.1955 at Bathurst Island
Patrick Gerard, born 20. 3.1955 at Bathurst Island
30. 5.1955 Acting District Welfare Officer
Irene Edwards born 22. 4.1948.
30. 5.1955 Request to Director of Welfare check birth details of Ellen Fly H/C.
She is approximately 5 years of age, whereas Welfare have given
DOB 11.11.1945 making her 9 years. The father of the child
thinks she was born on 14.11.1949.
1. 6.1955 From District Registrar Darwin to Director of Welfare.
Approximately 23-28. 3.1955 an unnamed stillborn child, daughter
of Nipper Dallacoy and Gladys Mooni, died. No details of birth.
1. 6.1955 From District Registrar Darwin to Director of Welfare.
Verification needed of birth of Margaret Dingle, daughter of
Arthur Dingle and May who were tribally married in 1949.
2. 6.1955 Director of Welfare
Irene (aboriginal), born 23. 5.1955 Katherine Hospital.
John Peter (aboriginal), born 25. 4.1955 Munupi.
Victor (aboriginal), born 3. 5.1954 Newry Station.
3. 6.1955 From District Registrar Darwin to Director of Welfare.
Could you please check the following :-
John Shadforth and Eileen Yedamulinya F/B, tribally married?,
have two children John born 28. 3.1950 at Wollagorand and
Alfred born 24. 8.1952 at Wollagorang.
2. 6.1955 From District Registrar Darwin to Director of Welfare.
Birth on 20. 3.1955 at Bathurst Island of Patrick Gerard has not been registered.
Chrysostom, father is Joachim and mother is Baptista.
David, father is Felan Charlie and mother is Molly.
7. 6.1955 From Director of Welfare
Morun Wolanggu born 4. 4.1955 at Eighteen Mile, Darwin.
7. 6.1955 From Director of Welfare to Catholic Mission Bathurst Island
Nola Mary, born 24.12.1954 Bathurst Island, father William, mother Sheila
Chrysostom, born 1. 1.1955 Joachim, mother Baptista
David, born 9. 1.1955 Bathurst Island, father Felan Charlie, mother Molly
Timothy, born 14. 3.1955 Bathurst Island, father Frog, mother Daisy
3. 6.1955 From Welfare Branch Katherine to District Welfare Officer
Re - Topsy Nelson and Arthur Nelson.
Interviewed Mr Nelson. He states he registered the birth of Topsy at
Roper Valley Station towards the end of August 1946. He gave the
father's name as unknown.
Arthur was born at Bagot Road Hospital so Mr Nelson assumed she was
registered.
Topsy's name, since her arrival at Garden Point, is Hilda.
The deceased Mrs Nelson's child Topsy, as already mentioned a full
blood aboriginal, was the oldest of her children. Mr Nelson, a
European, was married to Mrs Nelson, a full blood aboriginal, in May 1946.
He is the father of Arthur, and also of Margaret, who was born at Coolibah
Station on 26. 2.1950.
Since his wife's death, Mr Nelson has done a remarkably good job in caring
for his own two halfcaste children and for the full blood aboriginal child
Topsy.
He informs me that he is now paying 27/6 per week for each of the three
children, to the Garden Point Mission. He does not wish the children to be
committed to this Institution, and he has made a request to me that the
child Topsy (or Hilda as I believe she is now known) to be exempted from
the Aboriginal Ordinance.
It is inspiring and somewhat pathetic to realise the position in which
Mr Nelson now finds himself. He has the reputation of being a first class
stockman and his character generally is held in high respect. He is aware
that if his plans eventuate to further the education of the three children
in the South, his present expenditure of over 200 pounds a year, will
br greatly increased. He is doing the best to save money for this purpose.
10. 5.1955 From Bathurst Island to Director of Welfare
Needs biorth details of Tessy, daughter of Stanislaus and Cecilia.
17. 3.1955 Birth details of Nita
District Victoria River Downs
Name of Place Where Born Moolooloo
Child
Date of Birth 19. 2.1955
Christian Name Nita
Sex Female
Father
Christian Name Harry
Surname
Occupation Stockman
Age
Where Born Northern Territory
When Married
Where Married Monteginnie
Previous Issue Boxer, aged 7 years
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Lena
Maiden Surname
Age
Where Born Northern territory
Usual Residence Moolooloo
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Old Nellie (Goolaggi)
Address Moolooloo
Signature of Parent Thumb print
Father or Mother Father
Present Residence Mooloo
Date 17. 3.1955
Witness to Informant Signature Illegible
16. 6.1955 From Director of Welfare
Bill, born 10. 5.1955 Bathurst, Island
Dubumbenagodjog, born 26. 5.1955 Oenpelli
Immaculata Allday, born 25. 5.1955 Mission Hospital Port Keats
John Barma, born 4. 6.1955 Darwin Hospital
Larry Waters, born 4. 8.1953 Waterloo Station
Lern Wuringidj, born 13. 5.1955 Mission Hospital Port Keats
Margaret Dingle, born 13. 2.1950 Katherine Hospital
Nita, born 19. 2.1955 Moolooloo Victoria River Downs
Patrick Gerrard, born 20. 3.1955 Bathurst Island
Richard Herbert, born 15. 5.1955 Groote Eylandt Native Settlement
Tamdjirrmudja, born 12. 5.1955 Groote Eylandt Native Settlement
Tessy, born 30. 5.1955 Bathurst Island
Tumalkeiengbina, born 12. 5.1955 Groote Eylandt Native Settlement
16. 6.1955 From Patrol Officer T C Lovegrove to Director of Welfare
Dempsey born 26. 5.1955 Rockhampton Downs Station,
father Billy Grant, mother Jessie Ungillnullie
22. 6.1955 From Director of Welfare
Dempsey born 26. 5.1955 Rockhampton Downs
29. 6.1955 From Director of Welfare to Catholic Mission Garden Point
Part Aboriginal child Irene Edwards was born on 22. 4.1948 at Ti Tree
Station and is the child of deceased Aboriginal Hilda and an unknown
European.
29. 6.1955 From Director of Welfare
Annie Shadforth, daughter of Eileen and John Shadforth died
24. 4.1955 in Darwin Hospital.
. 7.1955 Form of Information of Birth
District Northern Division
Name of Place Where Born Roper River Mission
Child
Date of Birth 16. 5.1955
Christian Name Jacob
Sex Male
Father
Christian Name Douglas Marduguru
Surname
Occupation Stock-boy
Age Approximately 27 years
Where Born Roper River
When Married
Where Married Roper River Mission
Previous Issue Peter, aged 10 years
Stephen, aged 7 years
Solomon, aged 5 years
Eileen, aged 3 years
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Nancy
Maiden Surname Gabiag
Age Approximately 25 years
Where Born
Usual Residence Roper River
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Sister Erica James and Annie
Address Roper River Mission
Signature of Parent
Father or Mother
Present Residence Roper River
Date . 7.1955
Witness to Informant Signature G D Gilchrist Lay Missionary
6. 7.1955 From Welfare Branch to Welfare Borroloola
John Shadforth and Eileen Yedamulinya are believed to be tribally
married and have three children, namely
John, born 28. 3.1950 at Wollagarang Station
Alfred, born 24. 8.1952
Annie, born July 1954, died 26. 4.1955 at Darwin Hospital
7. 7.1955 Director of Welfare
Andrew, born 15. 6.1955 at Brunette Downs
Arthur Nelson, born 23. 1.1948 Bagot Road
Eleanor, born 4. 6.1955 Port Keats
Jedda Nabanunga, born 29. 5.1955 Hooker Creek Native Settlement
Kevin, born 21. 6.1955 Elsey Station
Ider, born 9. 6.1955 Katherine
Luke, born 6. 6.1955 Port Keats
Peter, born 15. 6.1955 Elsey Station
Ron, born 19. 5.1955 Cape Don
Timothy, born 5. 6.1955 Port Keats
Topsy Nelson, born 29. 7.1946 Roper Valley Station
Unnamed stillborn child of Alan and Fuda, born 26. 4.1955 Bathurst Island
6. 7.1955 Director of Welfare
Requests date of birth of Paula Perkins
13. 7.1955 District Registrar
Paula Perkins born 13. 9.1948 at Alice Springs.
19. 7.1955 Form of Information of Birth
Birth of Arthur on new form.
19. 7.1955 Form of Information of Birth
Birth of Topsy on new form.
22. 7.1955 Director of Welfare
Requests details of births of following
Daylight, born at Auvergne Station, son of Joan
Arthur, born at Lake Nash Station, son of Tiny
25. 7.1955 From Director of Welfare
Doreen Webber, born 6.10.1946 Tipperary Station
Jennifer, born 30. 5.1955 Elsey Station
Maggie Margaret, born 10. 7.1955 Darwin Hospital
Unnamed stillborn child of Topsy Bulaja-bai-u, born 11. 7.1955 Darwin Hospital
19. 7.1955 From District Welfare Officer
Gregory, born 12. 7.1955 at Phillip Creek
Joyce, born 13. 7.1955 at Phillip Creek
Undated Form of Information of Birth
District Delissaville
Name of Place Where Born Delissaville
Child
Date of Birth 5. 7.1955
Christian Name Rita
Sex Female
Father
Christian Name Tommy
Surname Burrajuck
Occupation Aboriginal
Age 29 years
Where Born Darwin
When Married Tribal
Where Married Delissaville
Previous Issue Timothy, aged 2 years
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Esther
Maiden Surname
Age 25 years
Where Born Darwin
Usual Residence Delissaville
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Mrs A Muir
Address Delissaville
Signature of Parent Thumb print
Father or Mother Father
Present Residence Bagot, Darwin
Date
Witness to Informant Signature
26. 7.1955 From Director of Welfare
Christopher Mirra, died 9. 7.1955 at the Catholic Mission Port Keats
Clara Yabbochoo, died 28. 6.1955 at Channel Island Leprosarium
Unnamed stillborn child of Topsy Bulaja-bai-u Billija-boo, died 11. 7.1955 Darwin Hospital
Whisky Yarawow, died 2. 7.1955 Channel Island Leprosarium
Undated Form of Information of Birth
District Wave Hill
Name of Place Where Born Limbunya Station
Child
Date of Birth 16. 7.1955
Christian Name
Sex Male
Father
Christian Name Teddy (Yerling)
Surname
Occupation Stockboy
Age About 30 years
Where Born Wave Hill
When Married
Where Married
Previous Issue
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Short Elsie (Gjumyurari
Maiden Surname
Age About 30 years
Where Born Inverway Station
Usual Residence Limbunya Station
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Station lubras
Address Limbunya Station
Signature of Parent Thumb print
Father or Mother Mother
Present Residence Limbunya Station
Date 23. 7.1955
Witness to Informant Signature Manager, Limbunya Station
12. 8.1955 From Director of Welfare
Anthony, born 13. 6.1955 Bathurst Island
Aquim, born 22. 6.1955 Bathurst Island
Barney, born 3. 7.1955 Beswick Creek Settlement
Benedetta, born 14. 6.1955 Melville Island
Cajetan, born 23. 7.1955 Bathurst Island
Eunice, born 18. 6.1955 Melville Island
Gregory, born 12. 7.1955 Phillip Creek
Josette, born 18. 6.1955 Bathurst Island
Joyce, born 13. 7.1955 Phillip Creek
Margaret, born 17. 6.1955 Port Keats
Tessy, born 30. 5.1955 Bathurst Island
Unnamed still-born, born 16. 7.1955 Limbunya Station
Unnamed, born 5. 7.1955 Alroy Downs
17. 8.1955 From Director of Welfare
John Shadforth is a son of Jack Shadforth, the owner of Seven
Emus Station via Borroloola and was tribally married to
Eileen Yedamulinya, a full blood Aborigine ar Wollogorang
Station during 1949.
There are three children of this marriage namely
(1) John, aged 5 years, born 28. 3.1950 at Wollogorang Station
(2) Alfred, aged 2 years, born 24. 8.1952 at Wollogorang Station
(3) Annie (deceased), died 25. 4.1955 at Darwin Hospital aged 10 months
17. 8.1955 From Welfare Branch Elliott
Colleen, daughter of Dan and Queenia, was born on 25. 6.1955
17. 8.1955 From Welfare Branch Elliott
Billy Beasley, son of Beasley and Daisy Nginpi, was born 29. 6.1955
31. 7.1955 From Lloyd Fogarty manager Auvergne Station to Director of Welfare
I have no idea of the date of birth of the child Daylight.
Incidentally he is not here now and is not the son of Joan.
Joan's present husband Whisky claims Daylight as a son from a
previous wife who resided in the Daly River area where Daylight
was apparently born.
25. 8.1955 From Director of Welfare
Alan, born 24. 7.1955 Roper River Mission
Barry, born 7. 7.1955 Ooloo Station
Billy Beasley, born 29. 6.1955 Lake Nash Station
Charlie, born 28. 7.1955 Newry Station
Colleen, born 25. 6.1955 Brunette Downs
Duncan, born 23. 7.1955 Newry Station
Jacob, born 16. 5.1955 Roper River Mission
Jonathan, born 12. 7.1955 Roper River Mission
Julie, born 22. 7.1955 Killarney Station
Walter Edward, born 5. 8.1955 Katherine Hospital
15. 9.1955 To Superintendent of Groote Eylandt Mission
Need details of the birth of Joseph.
19. 9.1955 From Director of Welfare
Bryan, born 25. 8.1955 Rockhampton Downs
Frankie, born 16. 8.1955 Brunette Downs
Friday, born 12. 9.1955 Darwin Hospital
Kathleen, born 6. 8.1955 Snake Bay Melville Island
Laiyawanga, born 23. 7.1955 Oenpelli Mission
Louise, born 27. 7.1955 Brunette Downs
Margaret, born 2. 8.1955 Melville Island
Miriam, born 22. 8.1955 Bathurst Island
Rosita, born 29. 8.1955 Bathurst Island
Susanne, born 3. 8.1955 Delissaville
1. 9.1955 From Oenpelli Mission
Native boy Laiyawanga born 23. 7.1955
21. 9.1955 From District Welfare Officer
Kevin, born 14. 8.1955 Phillip Creek
Rosemary, born 21. 8.1955 Phillip Creek
3. 9.1955 From Superintendent Retta Dixon Home
Lennie Sing, aged 17 years, born Point Charles, father Willie Sing, mother May Sing
John Sing, aged 13 years, born Port Keats, father Willie Sing, mother May Sing
Lorna Sing, aged 12 years, born Port Keats, father Willie Sing, mother May Sing
Jimmy Sing, aged 8 years, born Darwin, father Willie Sing, mother May Sing
Harry Sing, aged 5 years, born Darwin, father Willie Sing, mother May Sing
Brian Sing, aged 4 years, born Darwin, father Willie Sing, mother May Sing
(Hand written note states Brian Sing born Delissaville March 1951)
Marie Holtze, aged 7 years, born Larrimah, father Angus Holtze, mother Nancy Holtze
Peggy Gallagher, aged 6 years, born Waterloo Station, father Jack Gallagher, mother Daisy
8. 9.1955 From District Registrar to Retta Dixon Home
Jim Sing, born 23. 8.1946 Delissaville, father Willie Sing, mother May Sing
Harry Sing, born 3. 5.1948 Darwin Hospital, father Willie Sing, mother May Sing
Undated Form of Information of Birth
District Darwin
Name of Place Where Born Snake Bay Melville Island
Child
Date of Birth 25.??.1955
Christian Name Jane
Sex
Father
Christian Name Charlie
Surname (Cook) Walla-Purra .....
Occupation Labourer
Age Approximately 30 years
Where Born Snake Bay
When Married
Where Married
Previous Issue Terry, aged 3 years
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name
Maiden Surname Beverley
Age
Where Born Snake Bay
Usual Residence Snake Bay
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc
Address
Signature of Parent Thumb print
Father or Mother Charlie (Cook) Walla-Purra .....
Present Residence Snake Bay
Date ??.??.1955
Witness to Informant Signature
7.10.1955 From Welfare Branch Elliott to Director of Welfare
Sylvia, born 4. 9.1955 Brunette Downs, father Norman, mother Eva
Cecily, born 8. 9.1955 Brunette Downs, father Cooler Paddy, mother Bessie
Hector, born 11. 9.1955 Rockhampton Downs, father McGregor, mother Nancy
Connie, born 18. 9.1955 Rockhampton Downs, father Waistcoat, mother Violet
21.10.1955 From Director of Welfare
Ralph Ngordunnamulun, born 12. 9.1955 Mission Hospital Port Keats
Sylvia, born 4. 9.1955 Brunette Downs
Cecily, born 8. 9.1955 Brunette Downs
Hector, born 11. 9.1955 Rockhampton Downs
Connie, born 18. 9.1955 Rockhampton Downs
George, born 11. 8.1955 Leguna Station
Samuel, born 17. 7.1955 Roper River Mission
Osmond, born 21. 9.1955 Bathurst Island
Izac, born 25. 7.1955 Darwin Hospital
Clambo, born 24. 7.1955 Pidgeon Hole (outstation of Victoria River Downs)
Emily Namba
Jimba, born 19. 8.1955 Humbut River Station
Mildred, born 24. 7.1955 Pidgeon Hole Outstation
Moses, born 11. 9.1955 Darwin Hospital
John, born 19. 9.1955 Darwin Hospital
Barny (Barry), born 3. 6.1955 Calvert Hills
Ailsa Yirdai-inga, born 13. 8.1955 Roper River Mission
Jane, born 28. 7.1955 Snake Bay Melville Island
20.10.1955 To Director of Welfare
Yvonne, born 23. 9.1955 Phillip Creek
Kay, born 17. 9.1955 Phillip Creek
Clive, born 9. 9.1955 Phillip Creek
Kathleen (twin), born 4. 9.1955 Phillip Creek
Sandra (twin), born 4. 9.1955 Phillip Creek
25.10.1955 From Director of Welfare
Births at East Arm Settlement
Eulalie May, daughter of Jessie
Dorcis, child of Martha
26.10.1955 Form of Information of Birth
District North Australia
Name of Place Where Born Wave Hill
Child
Date of Birth 25.10.1955
Christian Name Allan
Sex Male
Father
Christian Name Peter
Surname Wal-amur
Occupation Assistant Blacksmith
Age Approximately 38 years
Where Born Wave Hill
When Married
Where Married Wave Hill
Previous Issue Peter, aged 12 years
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Dolly
Maiden Surname Malbing-jirr
Age Approximately 35 years
Where Born Wave Hill
Usual Residence Wave Hill
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Other lubras
Address Wave Hill
Signature of Parent Peter Walamur & Right thumb print
Father or Mother Father
Present Residence Wave Hill Station
Date 26.10.1955
Witness to Informant Signature
30.10.1955 Form of Information of Birth
District Northern Australia
Name of Place Where Born Wave Hill Station
Child
Date of Birth 30.10.1955
Christian Name Phillip
Sex Male
Father
Christian Name Dandy
Surname Djal-mai-ari
Occupation Stockman
Age 28 years
Where Born Wave Hill
When Married 1954
Where Married Wave Hill
Previous Issue David, aged 1 year
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Barbara
Maiden Surname
Age Approximately 20 years
Where Born Wave Hill
Usual Residence Wave Hill
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Other lubras
Address Wave Hill
Signature of Parent Right thumb print
Father or Mother Father
Present Residence Wave Hill
Date 30.10.1955
Witness to Informant Signature
30.11.1955 From Director of Welfare
Betty, born 31. 7.1955 Coolibah Station
Alberie, born 12.10.1955 Bathurst Island
Allan, born 25.10.1955 Wave Hill
Cabrini, born 26. 9.1955 Bathurst Island
Dorcis, born 23.10.1955 East Arm Settlement
Douglas, born 27. 7.1955 Hooker Creek
Eulalie May, born 18.10.1955 East Arm Settlement
Ian, born 2.11.1955 Bathurst Island
Iris Nambi Jinba, born 9. 8.1955 Hooker Creek
Janet, born 12.10.1955 Port Keats
Joan, born 1.11.1955 Darwin
Kevin, born 14. 8.1955 Phillip Creek
Lizzie, born 2.10.1955 Beswick Creek Native Settlement
Lena, born 31.10.1955 Darwin
Phillip, born 30.10.1955 Wave Hill Station
Rosemary, born 21. 8.1955 Phillip Creek
Stephanie, born 23.10.1955 Port Keats
Tony, born 1.11.1955 Elsey Station
17.12.1955 From Welfare Branch Katherine to Director of Welfare
About registration of birth of children Arthur and Topsy Nelson.
Children are at Garden Point.
Mr Nelson is working as a stockman at Menteginnie Station.
Handwritten note states :-
Topsy is a full blood Aboriginal, now known as Hilda. She was
born to Mrs Nelson by a previous marriage. Mrs Nelson was a
full blood Aboriginal not exempt from the Ordinance and she
was not eligible for the grant of maternity allowance.
5. 1.1956 From Oenpelli
Djulungaru's baby Dubuma registered June 1955.
10. 1.1956 To Garden Point Mission
About registration of births of Topsy and Arthur Nelson.
(1) Topsy Nelson, now known as Hilda, born 29. 7.1946 at
Roper Valley Station, mother Laurie Nelson full blood
Aboriginal, father unknown full blood Aboriginal.
(2) Arthur Nelson born 23. 1.1948 at Bagot Road Hospital,
mother Laurie Nelson full blood Aboriginal, father
Mr J Nelson, European.
(3) Margaret Nelson born 26. 2.1950 at Coolibah Station,
mother Laurie Nelson full blood Aboriginal, father
Mr J Nelson, European.
Mrs Nelson was legally married to Mr Nelson during 1946
at Coolibah Station.
10. 1.1956 From Director of Welfare
Mr Nelson, European and Mrs Nelson, full blood Aborigine
were married in May 1946.
13. 1.1956 From Cook's Tours to Darwin
Please advise if records show birth of Aboriginal
Thomas Foster dated 16. 1.1933, father Horace,
mother Alice.
12. 1.1956 From Welfare Branch
Correct name is James Foster not Thomas Foster.
27. 1.1956 From Director of Welfare
Correct details for James Foster are
Born 16. 1.1933 Wearyan River, Borroloola
Father Horace Foster, European, formerly of Jamestown
South Australia now deceased.
Mother Alice, female Aborigine, formerly of Wearyan River, Borroloola
Parents not married.
13. 2.1956 To Director of Welfare
Needs birth details for Shirley Silverton P/A, daughter of Joseph
and Polly Silverton. She was probably born in 1946.
Undated From Director of Welfare
Lists the births of the following :-
Dubarain
Jariyung
Dangal2
Wainjug II
Jarawalbui Nyuwinba
Randar Bui
Banganu
Yilma
Rawaruqui
Dangabari
Maraijar
Dinda
23. 1.1956 Birth form
District Northern
Name of Place Where Born Roper River Mission
Child
Date of Birth 23. 1.1956
Christian Name Jennifer
Sex Female
Father
Christian Name Milton
Surname Gabindja
Occupation Mission worker
Age 23 years
Where Born Rose River
When Married 29. 3.1956
Where Married Roper Bar Police Station
Previous Issue
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Ethel
Maiden Surname Minirbuma
Age 19 years
Where Born Bush
Usual Residence Roper River Mission
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Sister Erica James, Native Dorothy
Address Roper River Mission
Signature of Parent
Father or Mother
Present Residence Roper River Mission
Date 23. 1.1956
Witness to Informant Signature
30. 1.1956 Birth form
District Northern
Name of Place Where Born Roper River Mission
Child
Date of Birth 27. 1.1956
Christian Name Mark
Sex Male
Father
Christian Name Nipper
Surname Karatchi
Occupation Stockman
Age 34 years
Where Born Elsie (Elsey) Station via Mataranka
When Married 2. 5.1945 or 2. 5.1946
Where Married Roper River Mission
Previous Issue Joseph, aged 10 years
Beryl, aged 7 years
James Stewart, aged 3 years
Number of Deceased Males 1
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Dinah
Maiden Surname Milinbadjuna
Age 35 years
Where Born Old Mission Roper River
Usual Residence Roper River Mission
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Sister Erica James and Native Galdjina
Address Roper River Mission
Signature of Parent
Father or Mother
Present Residence Roper River Mission
Date 30. 1.1956
Witness to Informant Signature
5. 1.1956 Form of Information of Birth
District Northern
Name of Place Where Born Roper River Mission
Child
Date of Birth Bob
Christian Name
Sex Male
Father
Christian Name Wallace Mukur
Surname Djambulanga
Occupation Stockman
Age 42 years
Where Born Urapunga
When Married 11. 9.1948
Where Married Roper River Mission
Previous Issue Martin, aged 5 years
Frederick, aged 2 years
Number of Deceased Males 1
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Dorothy
Maiden Surname Dangala
Age 30 years?
Where Born Roper Mouth
Usual Residence Roper River Mission
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Sister Erica James
Address Roper River Mission
Signature of Parent
Father or Mother
Present Residence Roper River Mission
Date 5. 1.1956
Witness to Informant Signature
20. 1.1956 Form of Information of Birth
District Northern
Name of Place Where Born Roper River Mission
Child
Date of Birth 25. 1.1956
Christian Name Benjamin
Sex Male
Father
Christian Name Wiyulwi
Surname
Occupation Mission worker
Age 44 years
Where Born Yirrkala
When Married
Where Married Bush
Previous Issue Mutanganbi, aged 11 years
Magungun, aged 6 years
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females 1
Mother
Christian Name Galdjina
Maiden Surname
Age 32 years
Where Born Bush
Usual Residence Roper River Mission
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Sister Erica James and Native Clare
Address Roper River Mission
Signature of Parent
Father or Mother
Present Residence Roper River Mission via Katherine
Date 20. 1.1956
Witness to Informant Signature
1. 2.1956 From Umbakumba to Director of Welfare
Child Iningimeiandja born 24.11.1955 Groote Eylandt Mission
Parents Nakringa and Tumuljemina
27. 3.1956 Form of Information of Birth
District North Australia
Name of Place Where Born Wave Hill Station
Child
Date of Birth 14. 3.1956
Christian Name Rhondda
Sex Female
Father
Christian Name Horse Tailer Mick
Surname Tuluba
Occupation Stockman
Age Approximately 60 years
Where Born Manbulloo
When Married
Where Married Wave Hill
Previous Issue
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Little Maria
Maiden Surname Nalg-Noo
Age Approximately 18 years
Where Born Wave Hill
Usual Residence Wave Hill
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Other lubras
Address Wave Hill
Signature of Parent Right thumb print of Mick @ Tuluba
Father or Mother Father
Present Residence Wave Hill
Date 27. 3.1956
Witness to Informant Signature
9. 3.1956 Form of Information of Birth
District North Australia
Name of Place Where Born Wave Hill Station
Child
Date of Birth 5.12.1955 (approximately)
Christian Name Mark
Sex Male
Father
Christian Name Tanami
Surname Kum-a-ree-a
Occupation Wagon Boy
Age Approximately 50 years
Where Born Wave Hill
When Married
Where Married Wave Hill
Previous Issue Berry, aged 4 years
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Annabelle
Maiden Surname Dengai-air
Age Approximately 26 years
Where Born Wave Hill
Usual Residence Wave Hill
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Other lubras
Address Wave Hill
Signature of Parent Right thumb print of Tanami @ Kum-a-ree
Father or Mother Father
Present Residence Wave Hill
Date 9. 3.1956
Witness to Informant Signature Max Giddings, book-keeper
24. 3.1956 Form of Information of Birth
District Batchelor
Name of Place Where Born Calvert Hills
Child
Date of Birth 4. 3.1956
Christian Name Nellie
Sex Female
Father
Christian Name Dick
Surname Kajabella
Occupation Stockman
Age 59 years
Where Born Calvert Hills
When Married
Where Married
Previous Issue
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Mary
Maiden Surname
Age 18 years
Where Born Robinson River
Usual Residence Calvert Hills
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Wora
Address Calvert Hills
Signature of Parent Thumb print of mother
Father or Mother Mother
Present Residence Calvert Hills via Mt Isa
Date 24. 3.1956
Witness to Informant Signature W A J Camp
28. 3.1956 Form of Information of Birth
District Batchelor
Name of Place Where Born Calvert Hills
Child
Date of Birth 28. 2.1956
Christian Name Dan
Sex Male
Father
Christian Name George
Surname Yanda-yeta
Occupation Woodcutter
Age 52 years
Where Born Red Bank Mines
When Married
Where Married
Previous Issue Kelly, aged 20 years
Billy Kid, aged 18 years
Irene, aged 16 years
Mavis, aged 11 years
Hazel, aged 8 years
Florene, aged 7 years
Jean, aged 5 years
Rosie, aged 3 years
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Glady
Maiden Surname
Age 39 years
Where Born Westmoreland
Usual Residence Calvert Hills
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Koyabbi
Address Calvert Hills via Mt Isa
Signature of Parent Thumb print of Glady
Father or Mother Mother
Present Residence Calvert Hills
Date 28. 3.1956
Witness to Informant Signature W A J Camp
14. 4.1956 Form of Information of Birth
District Northern
Name of Place Where Born Banka Banka
Child
Date of Birth 17. 3.1956
Christian Name Patrick Jagamara
Sex Male
Father
Christian Name Donald Badanjungo
Surname
Occupation Stockboy
Age 46 years
Where Born Banka Banka
When Married
Where Married
Previous Issue Douglas, aged 10 years
Daisy, aged 8 years
Johnny, aged 6 years
Dick, aged 4 years
Jill, aged 4 years
William, aged 2 years
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Nora
Maiden Surname Bilginda
Age 36 years
Where Born
Usual Residence Banka Banka
Name of Doctor Bush birth
Names of Nurse, etc
Address
Signature of Parent 'X' Nora, her mark
Father or Mother Mother
Present Residence Banka Banka
Date 14. 4.1956
Witness to Informant Signature B A Christie, manager Banka Banka
7. 5.1956 Form of Information of Birth
District Northern Australia
Name of Place Where Born Wave Hill Police Station native camp
Child
Date of Birth 23. 4.1956
Christian Name Ronald
Sex Male
Father
Christian Name Tom @ Ourriaddi
Surname
Occupation Police Tracker
Age Approximately 35 years
Where Born Vicinity of Tennant Creek
When Married 1945
Where Married Tribally married at Wave Hill in 1945
Previous Issue Rosie, aged 7 years
Robert, aged 2 years
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Maggie @ Murrai
Maiden Surname
Age Approximately 23 years
Where Born Vicinity Hooker Creek
Usual Residence Wave Hill Police Station native camp
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Natives Minnie Bunyo and Minnie
Address Wave Hill Police Station police camp
Signature of Parent Thumb print
Father or Mother Father
Present Residence Wave Hill Police Station native camp
Date 7. 5.1956
Witness to Informant Signature
15. 4.1956 Form of Information of Birth
District Victoria River
Name of Place Where Born Headstation Victoria River Downs
Child
Date of Birth 12. 4.1956
Christian Name Susan
Sex Female
Father
Christian Name Doug Campbell H/C
Surname
Occupation Mechanic Offsider
Age 45 years
Where Born Wave Hill
When Married Since Big Aida about 15 years of age
Where Married Wave Hill
Previous Issue Ruby, aged 15 years
Noel, aged 14 years
Doreen, aged 8 years
Nancy, aged 6 years
Sammy, aged 5 years
George, aged 4 years
Marie, aged 3 years
Bill, aged 1 year
Susan, born 12. 4.1956
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Big Aida
Maiden Surname Chingit
Age 43 years
Where Born Wave Hill
Usual Residence Headstation Victoria River Downs Station
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Old Mary, Gracie and Lucy
Address Headstation, Victoria River Downs
Signature of Parent Thumb print
Father or Mother Mother
Present Residence Headstation Victoria River Downs
Date 15. 4.1956
Witness to Informant Signature
23. 5.1956 To Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages
Births of the following
Valerie Ann Scrymgour P/C
Anthony
Guy
Mel
Baylon
Tangkeiramudja
Death of Dick
24. 5.1956 To Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages
Births of the following
Valerie Ann Scrymgour P/C
Guy
Mel
Baylon
Tangkeiramudja
Death of Dick
31. 5.1956 To Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages
Births of the following
Anita Ruth Cooper P/C
Marie Anne
Leslie
Deaths of the following
Lame Roy, also known as Stockman (narive name Nilku)
Fat Jack, native name Babanolka
21. 5.1956 From Welfare Branch Elliott to Director of Welfare
Mark, born 20.11.1955 Avon Downs, father Paddy, mother Ivy
Brian, born 30. 3.1956 Alroy Downs, father Dick, mother Violet
Maxwell Jangala, born 22. 4.1956 Newcastle Waters, father Dick, mother Hilda
Kevin, born 11. 5.1956 Newcastle Waters, father Bobby, mother Eileen
1. 5.1956 Form of Information of Birth
District Northern Australia
Name of Place Where Born Limbunya Station
Child
Date of Birth 30. 4.1956
Christian Name Dick
Sex Male
Father
Christian Name Bulla
Surname
Occupation Stockman
Age ?
Where Born Wave Hill
When Married
Where Married
Previous Issue
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Daisy
Maiden Surname
Age
Where Born Wave Hill
Usual Residence Limbunya Station
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Station natives
Address
Signature of Parent Thumbprint of Bulla
Father or Mother Father
Present Residence Limbunya Station
Date 1. 5.1956
Witness to Informant Signature R F Jansen
1. 6.1956 From Police Wave Hill to OIC Northern Division
I have not been able to obtain from the Manager of Limbunya
Station any additional information to that on the attached
'Form of Information of Birth' concerning the birth of
aboriginal Dick at Limbunya on 30. 4.1956.
My information is that the father Bulla and his consort
Daisy are, due to their lack of English words, hard to
question. The parents have not been long at Limbunya Station
and little is known of them there.
15. 6.1956 From Director of Welfare
Births of Part Aboriginals
Peter Gunner
Harry Shadforth
Frank Thomas Shadforth
Births of Aboriginals
Kathleen
Jeffrey
Jacob
Kevin
Maxwell Jangala
Mark
William
Dick
Brian
Deaths of Aboriginals
Jane Nahmah
Unnamed infant (Maudie's baby)
Whisky Wise Namarla
20. 6.1956 From Director of Welfare
Births of Aboriginals
Mavis
Modma
Badjiwanga Nabulein
Daiguma Ngalbangadi (Margaret)
Dalabalandjiama
Dumalgridjaba
Maiyindibulu
Gumbaiya
Miranmuli
Dumungungaidja
Nungulberri
Yambori
Shaun
Eugenie
Petrina
Benita
Mario
2. 7.1956 To Director of Welfare
Births of the following Aborigines
Paul Joseph
Christopher Mirin
Sheila Nabarula
Laurentia
Simon
Ngali-ngali
27. 6.1956 Form of Information of Birth
District Northern
Name of Place Where Born Roper River Mission
Child
Date of Birth 19. 6.1956
Christian Name Winston
Sex Male
Father
Christian Name Tom
Surname Tarrdikul
Occupation Stockman
Age 31 years
Where Born Urapunga
When Married 19. 9.1944
Where Married Roper River Mission
Previous Issue Lucille, aged 11 years
Michael, aged 9 years
Esau, aged 7 years
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Maud
Maiden Surname Marrabu
Age 29 years
Where Born Roper Bush
Usual Residence Roper River Mission
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Sister Marie Coleman, Native Nancy
Address Roper River Mission
Signature of Parent
Father or Mother Mother
Present Residence Roper River Mission
Date 27. 6.1956
Witness to Informant Signature
3. 7.1956 Form of Information of Birth
District Northern
Name of Place Where Born Roper River Mission
Child
Date of Birth 28. 6.1956
Christian Name Wilson
Sex Male
Father
Christian Name Wilson
Surname Munuma Kadjan
Occupation Mission Worker
Age 34 years
Where Born Walker River, Northern Territory
When Married
Where Married
Previous Issue Rex, aged 3 years
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females 1 ?
Mother
Christian Name Judy
Maiden Surname Dawurungu
Age 17 years
Where Born Roper Bush
Usual Residence Roper River Mission
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Sister Marie Coleman, Native Betty
Address Roper River Mission
Signature of Parent
Father or Mother Mother
Present Residence Roper River Mission
Date 3. 7.1956
Witness to Informant Signature
18. 6.1956 From Patrol Officer Lovegrove, Elliott to Director of Welfare
Birth of Sheila, a female aboriginal child, to aborigines
McGregor and Fannie, at Rockhampton Downs on 5. 5.1956.
17. 7.1956 From Director of Social Services Adelaide to Director of Welfare
Wants confirmation of the following births, deaths and marriages.
(1) child Lucy Koollilla (born 15. 7.1943) married 16. 5.1956
(2) child Maggie Koollilla (born 25. 2.1954), deceased 30. 5.1956
26. 7.1956 Telegram
Advise correct DOB of Shirley Dempsey.
26. 7.1956 Telegram
Shirley Dempsey born 13. 3.1942 at Hatches Creek.
10. 7.1956 Form of Information of Birth
District North Australia
Name of Place Where Born Wave Hill Station
Child
Date of Birth 10. 7.1956
Christian Name Jennifer (elder) and Judith (twins)
Sex Females
Father
Christian Name Donald (aboriginal)
Surname Murrup-nga
Occupation Stockboy
Age Approximately 30 years
Where Born Wave Hill
When Married
Where Married
Previous Issue
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Violet Wadderi
Maiden Surname
Age 14 years
Where Born Wave Hill
Usual Residence Wave Hill
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Camp lubras
Address Wave Hill
Signature of Parent Thumb print of Donald
Father or Mother Father
Present Residence Wave Hill
Date 10. 7.1956
Witness to Informant Signature C Farrow
10. 7.1956 Form of Information of Birth
District North Australia
Name of Place Where Born Wave Hill Station
Child
Date of Birth 15. 6.1956
Christian Name Marjorie
Sex Female
Father
Christian Name Farquharson Jack P/A
Surname Nuan-gi
Occupation Stockman
Age Approximately 36 years
Where Born Wave Hill
When Married
Where Married Not married
Previous Issue
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Ida (aboriginal)
Maiden Surname Oobin-gali
Age 24 years
Where Born Wave Hill
Usual Residence Wave Hill
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Camp lubras
Address Wave Hill
Signature of Parent Right thumb print
Father or Mother Father
Present Residence Wave Hill
Date 10. 7.1956
Witness to Informant Signature C R Farrow
23. 4.1956 Form of Information of Birth
District North Australia
Name of Place Where Born Wave Hill Station
Child
Date of Birth 22. 6.1956
Christian Name Paula
Sex Female
Father
Christian Name Farquharson Jack (Aboriginal)
Surname Nuan-gi
Occupation Stockman
Age Approximately 36 years
Where Born Wave Hill
When Married
Where Married Not married
Previous Issue
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Baker Dolly (Aboriginal)
Maiden Surname
Age Approximately 41 years
Where Born Wave Hill
Usual Residence Wave Hill
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Camp lubras
Address Wave Hill
Signature of Parent Right thumb print
Father or Mother Father
Present Residence Wave Hill
Date 23. 6.1956
Witness to Informant Signature C R Farrow
12. 7.1956 From Welfare Branch Elliott to Director of Welfare
Alice, daughter of Molly and Lauder, was born 26. 4.1956 at Banka Banka Station
Kay, daughter of Hilda and John, was born 20. 6.1956 at Banka Banka Station
Tim, son of Ginnie and Albert, was born 5. 7.1956 at Beetaloo Station
3. 8.1956 From Director of Welfare
Birth of Marjorie Farquharson P/A
Births of following Aborigines
Alice
Kay
Tim Jangala
Coleen Nurulama
Jennifer (elder twin)
Judith (younger twin)
Paula
Neneipinpurrka
Nenimalkipa
Johnny
Christabelle
Michael
Max
23. 8.1956 From Director of Welfare
Birth of George Thams P/A
Births of the following Aborigines
Isabel Nalwagait
Herman
Mariwanga Ngalwagaidj
Percival
Anna
Shirley
Kathleen
25. 7.1956 Form of Information of Birth
District North Australia
Name of Place Where Born Limbunya Station
Child
Date of Birth 20. 6.1956
Christian Name Shirley
Sex Female
Father
Christian Name Clyde
Surname Djai-ari
Occupation Stockman
Age Approximately 35 years
Where Born Wave Hill
When Married
Where Married
Previous Issue
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Mona Widbai-ai
Maiden Surname
Age Approximately 28 years
Where Born Limbunya Station
Usual Residence Limbunya Station
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Station lubras
Address Limbunya Station
Signature of Parent Right thumb print
Father or Mother Father
Present Residence Limbunya
Date 25. 7.1956
Witness to Informant Signature R F Jansen
26. 8.1956 From Welfare Branch Elliott to Director of Welfare
Details of birth of Part-Aborigine child, Jimmy, to
female Aborigine Lucy Undi at Alroy Downs Station
on 30. 4.1956.
The father is alleged to be a European who was
employed at Alroy Downs early last year but is now
somewhere in Queensland.
27. 8.1956 From Welfare Branch Elliott to Director of Welfare
Rodney, son of unknown father and Bibbie H/C, born 2. 7.1956 at Brunette Downs
Mary, daughter of Donald (deceased) and Jill, born 22. 7.1956 at Brunette Downs
Alfred, son of Joe and Mary, born 31. 5.1956 at Tanumbirini Station
Fauna, daughter of Roy and Elizabeth, born 3. 3.1956 at Tanumbirini Station
Gwenny, daughter of Peter and Rita, born 15.10.1955 at Tanumbirini Station
3. 9.1956 From Director of Welfare
Births of part-Aborigines Rodney and Jimmy.
Births of following Aborigines.
Mary
Fauna
Waiyeliba Marilyn
May
Alfred
Mickey
Joseph Gerard
Claver
6. 9.1956 From Welfare Branch Elliott to Director of Welfare
Barbara, born 20. 2.1956 Alexandria Station, father Paddy O'Keefe, mother Betty Wanjiminna
Robert, born 24. 2.1956 Alexandria Station, father Danny Dilyarijunguru, mother Trixie Umaramub
Clarence, born 4. 5.1956 Alexandria Station, father Unknown aborigine, mother Marjorie Girragoab
29. 8.1956 From Police Anthony's Lagoon to Director of Welfare
Ethel was born on 26. 7.1956 at Calvert Hills and died at
the same Station on 3. 8.1956. Believed to have died from
pneumonia.
19. 9.1956 From Director of Welfare
Births of the following Aborigines
Lazarus
Unnamed babe (stillborn)
Barbara
Romulo Longmere
Tukunamieinja
Audrey
Robert
Clarence
Anna
19. 9.1956 From Director of Welfare to Manager Calvert Hills Station
About the birth of Ethel. Was her father, Joe Clarke,
European, part Aborigine or a full blood.
28. 9.1956 From the Director of Welfare
Births of the following Aborigines
Rachel
Theodora
Aurelia
Robin
Cedric
Marius
Janice
Rosanna
Inarama (Joyce)
Unnamed female
27. 9.1956 From Allan McGuire of Byrne Brothers to the Director of Native Affairs
Births at Tipperary Station :-
Wednesday, born 5. 9.1956, father Gilbert Marranung Wingatt, mother Nellie
Unnamed male, father Charlie Disbil, mother Maudie
12.10.1956 From the Director of Welfare
Garry
Nyambi I Gajag
Wamad
Maraijangabui Balang
Christopher
23.10.1956 From Welfare Branch Elliott to the Director of Welfare
Births at Wollogorang and Calvert Hills Stations
Jimmy Janama, born 20. 8.1955 at Wollogorang Station, father Jack Walbungu, mother Jessie Ginaginjali
Clara Niwanama, born 15. 1.1956 at Calvert Hills Station, father Paul Gaibalila, mother Daisy Jungundamara
Emma Yaumbara 7/8C, born 10. 3.1956 at Wollogorang, father Toby Guraguju, mother Phylis Shadford 3/4C
2.11.1956 From the Director of Welfare
Birth of part-Aborigines Emma Yaumbara, Elizabeth Morgan Anderson and Ray Petherick.
Births of the following Aborigines
Catherine
Susan
Aloysius
Desmond
Ronald
Margaret
Theresita
9.10.1956 From Welfare Branch Borroloola to Director of Welfare
Attached is Registration of Birth form of a female child born to
Aboriginal Emmalina at Borroloola on 6.10.1956.
Following the birth the child appeared very light in colour, more
so than the normal lightness associated with the birth of a full
blood infant. I queried the mother, Emmalina, and was advised
that the father was Lenin Anderson, a half caste son on
Andy Anderson of Manangorah. Emmalina has had three children
previously, two halfcastes and one full blood and her associations
are siomewhat loose.
27.10.1956 Form of information of death of stillborn child to Irene Nungarai.
Died at Warrabri Native Settlement.
2.11.1956 To Director of Welfare
Death of stillborn child of Tommy Juburula and Irene Nungarai.
14.11.1956 From Director of Welfare
Births of the following Aborigines
Eric Wobana
Teresa Wobana
Unnamed babe (stillborn)
Timothy James
William Wobana
Josie
6.11.1956 From Rose River Mission to Director of Welfare
Birth of Eric Gardjiwarla at Groote Eylandt Mission
27.11.1956 From the Director of Welfare
Births of the following Aborigines :-
Gary Jalyeri
Eric Gardjiwarla
Dawson
Barry
Bonny Nambajimba
Quebec
Gloria
Graham
29.11.1956 Form of Information of Birth
District North Australia
Name of Place Where Born Wave Hill Station
Child
Date of Birth 26.11.1956
Christian Name Richard
Sex Male
Father
Christian Name Algie
Surname Dung-gul-garrie
Occupation Stockman
Age Approximately 38 years
Where Born Wave Hill
When Married
Where Married
Previous Issue Dorothy, aged 10 years
Freddie, aged 8 years
Michael, aged 2 years
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Emilie
Maiden Surname Yi-darwin
Age Approximately 29 years
Where Born Wave Hill
Usual Residence Wave Hill
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Camp lubras
Address Wave Hill
Signature of Parent Right thumb print
Father or Mother Father
Present Residence Wave Hill
Date 29.11.1956
Witness to Informant Signature R A Sampson
27.12.1956 From Director of Welfare
Birth of Part-Aborigine Josephine Edmunds
Births of the following Aborigines :-
Ann
Unsulubuma (Marie)
Rosemary
Susan
Lamerawoi Nagodjog
Richard
27.12.1956 From Director of Welfare
Birth of Part-Aborigines Daisy and Ethel Clark
Births of the following Aborigines :-
Smiler
Abel
Michael
Nanimabirrimbirra
Deiyangagulandja
Wudagani
Dungagiyabuma
Dungagumeiyagwa
Dumalamindunga
Ignace Deeril
16. 1.1957 From Director of Welfare to Manager Victoria River Downs
About birth of Hector Walbury.
16. 1.1957 From Director of Welfare to Groote Eylandt Mission
About birth of Naninabirrimbirra.
15. 1.1957 Telegram
Wants details of birth of Albert Presley H/C born Daly Waters about 1921.
17.12.1956 From Calvert Hills Station to Director of Welfare
Joe Clarke, father of child Irene (deceased) was a British
Half Caste Aboriginal.
8. 1.1957 From Welfare Branch Borroloola to Director of Welfare
Registration of birth part-Aboriginal John Moriarty, mother Kathleen Mauamabinna
Aboriginal Kathleen Mauamabinna has received a letter from her son,
John Moriarty, requesting inter alia, his age and birthday.
John Moriarty is a part aboriginal, and from records held at this
office it appears that he left Borroloola as a ward of this branch
and was residing at St Francis Home, Adelaide. He is now in his
third year of apprenticeship as a Fitter and Turner and is living
privately in Adelaide.
Undated From Director of Welfare to welfare Branch Borroloola
A John Moriarty was registered as a full blood Aboriginal.
The father's name is unknown and the mother's name is
registered as Kathleen Morrmy-bina. The date of birth
registered is 10. 7.1937.
24. 1.1957 Telegram
Please advise if birth Ethel Scrutton born Companion Springs
Moutijinni district 25. 7.1956 is registered. Parents are
Joe and Ruby Scrutton.
25. 1.1957 Telegram
Birth of Ethel Scrutton is registered.
13. 2.1957 From Director of Welfare
Births of the following Aborigines
Unnamed infant (Wainmuli's baby)
Maisie
Rosie
Theresa
Kirkimbie
Nanimabirrimbirra
Eric Barnes
Rosalie Iababulunga
Tony
Waraiyi
Undated From Director of Welfare to Methodist Overseas Missions Darwin
Attached are Forms of Information of Birth in respect of an
unnamed female infant (Wadjilnga's baby) and Yilibowi. Also
attached are Forms of Information of Death in respect of
Borilimawoi and the unnamed infant referred to above, whose
deaths occured at Yirrkala on 27.11.1956 and 18.12.1956
respectively.
18. 1.1957 From Umbakumba to Director of Welfare
Birth of Tinginaprungkaka born 17. 1.1957
21. 2.1957 From Director of Welfare
Births of the following Aborigines
Tinginaprungkaka
Bob
Clara
Marge
Hector
Peter
Djawoima
Yilila
Djambeiyang
Dumural
Godili
Yalmei
Djarawoi
Djarbridj
21.12.1956 Form of Information of Birth
District North Australia
Name of Place Where Born Kirkimbie Station
Child
Date of Birth 14.11.1956
Christian Name Kirkimbie
Sex Female
Father
Christian Name Long Jimmy
Surname
Occupation Stockman
Age Approximately 34 years
Where Born Birrindudu Station
When Married
Where Married
Previous Issue
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Mona
Maiden Surname
Age Approximately 20 years
Where Born Sturt Creek Station
Usual Residence Kirkimbie Station
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Native Maggie
Address Kirkimbie Station
Signature of Parent Right thumb print
Father or Mother Father
Present Residence Kirkimbie Station
Date 21.12.1956
Witness to Informant Signature Pendergast
1. 9.1956 Form of Information of Birth
District Northern Australia
Name of Place Where Born Limbunya Station
Child
Date of Birth 13. 8.1956
Christian Name Marge
Sex Female
Father
Christian Name Teddy, aboriginal name Yuling
Surname
Occupation Stockboy
Age About 27 years
Where Born Wave Hill Station
When Married Tribally married about 5 years ago
Where Married
Previous Issue
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Short Elsie aboriginal name Gjumyurari
Maiden Surname
Age About 35 years
Where Born Inverway Station
Usual Residence Limbunya Station
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc (native) natural birth
Address
Signature of Parent Right thumb print
Father or Mother Mother
Present Residence Limbunya Station
Date 1. 9.1956
Witness to Informant Signature R F Jansen
9.10.1956 Police Alice Springs
Re: Registration of birth of Elizabeth Forrester or Armstrong
Original form filled out by mother Mary Forrester.
Father is Harry Forrester.
Mary Forrester's maiden name may have been Armstrong.
22. 2.1957 To Director of Welfare
Harry Forrester was married in 1933 to Mary Taylor but has not
lived with her for some 9 years. He is apparently living with
Mary Armstrong at Henbury Station. Elizabeth is the product of
this union.
5. 3.1957 From Welfare Branch Darwin to Welfare Branch Borroloola
Registration of birth part aboriginal Daisy.
Father is Joe Clarke.
27. 2.1957 Form of Information of Birth
District Northern
Name of Place Where Born Roper River Mission
Child
Date of Birth 6. 1.1957
Christian Name Samuel
Sex Male
Father
Christian Name Duncan
Surname
Occupation Retired Tracker
Age Approximately 40 years
Where Born
When Married
Where Married
Previous Issue Kathleen, aged 4 years
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Doreen
Maiden Surname
Age Approximately 35 years
Where Born
Usual Residence Roper Bar Police Station
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Sister Marie Coleman, Native Rosie
Address Roper River Mission
Signature of Parent
Father or Mother Mother
Present Residence Roper Bar Police Station
Date
Witness to Informant Signature
27. 2.1957 Form of Information of Birth
District Northern
Name of Place Where Born Roper River Mission
Child
Date of Birth 19. 1.1957
Christian Name Daphne
Sex Female
Father
Christian Name Dima
Surname Bangardi
Occupation Mission Employee
Age 34 years
Where Born Yirrkala
When Married
Where Married Yirrkala
Previous Issue Gaimala, female, aged 6 years
Bandirag, male, aged 2 years
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Juljul
Maiden Surname Kalijan
Age 38 years
Where Born
Usual Residence Roper River Mission
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Baby born in camp, Clara witness
Address Roper River Mission
Signature of Parent
Father or Mother Mother
Present Residence Roper River Mission
Date
Witness to Informant Signature
14. 3.1957 From Director of Welfare
Birth of part-Aborigine Barbara Sally Ann Grant.
Births of the following Aborigines
Ian
Nicholas
Edward
Narpulaminya
Paul
Samuel
Daphne
Unnamed infant (Wadjilnga's baby)
Yilibowi
Leone Juliana
Bruce
Steven
Ross
Undated From Welfare Branch to Manager Brunette Downs
About birth of Jenny on 17. 9.1956. Parents are Jerry and Elsie.
27. 3.1957 From Director of Welfare to Manager Alroy Downs.
Birth of Kilrain Balbalangie.
22. 3.1957 From Victoria River Downs Station to Registrar Births.
David Gordon, born 3. 1.1957, father Wallaby Badurij, mother Violet Derawal.
Joseph, born 16. 3.1957, father Peter Burramadji, mother Ruby Biaun part Aborigine.
6. 4.1957 From Welfare Branch Borroloola to Director of Welfare
About birth of Daisy P/A at Calvert Hills Station.
. 4.1957 From the Director of Welfare
Births of the following Aborigines
Harry
Shirley
Tobias Ardonitchi
Josefa
Waiyumba
(Irene) Ngalbangad
Lachlan
29. 4.1957 Telegram
Extract of birth of Charles Perkins urgently needed. Forward
to him at 33 First Avenue Mellor Park South Australia.
16. 5.1957 Births of the following Aborigines:-
Unnamed infant (child of Janie Naramul)
Patricia
Malachy
Andre
Savio
Steven
Don
Alexander
Romolo
Nanunadjalana
Nabaljijugwa
Dummajinguba
Dangiamadja
Dalmidjuramandja
Ruesel (?Puesel)
Jenny Nungarima
Stephen
13. 6.1957 From Director of Welfare
Births of the following Aborigines:-
Angela Mary
John Bosco
Gemma
Michael
Roger
Rexford
Garlandnog (Judy)
Yarrayarrabi (Jimmy)
Tungmalmieindja
Muldainaidj (Christine)
Daniel Patrick
Margaret
Elijah Leidjiwanga
Mara-Bun
Malcolm
Ann
Dulcie
Julian Ngurumbidj
Josepha Munnardunn
Marie Clare
Frances Mary
Nelson
Dudley
Phillip
William Farmer
Hannah Mangaiyag
Undated Form of Information of Birth
District Victoria River Downs (North Australia)
Name of Place Where Born Headstation Victoria River Downs
Child
Date of Birth 3. 1.1957
Christian Name David Gordon
Sex Male
Father
Christian Name Wallaby
Surname Badurij
Occupation Stockman
Age 27 years
Where Born Humbert River
When Married Tribal marriage approximately 1953
Where Married Victoria River Downs
Previous Issue
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Little Violet
Maiden Surname Derawal
Age 20 years
Where Born Mount Sandford
Usual Residence Victoria River Downs Headstation
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Old Violet, Connie (Aboriginals)
Address Victoria River Downs
Signature of Parent
Father or Mother
Present Residence
Date
Witness to Informant Signature
Undated Form of Information of Birth
District Victoria River Downs (North Australia)
Name of Place Where Born Headstation Victoria River Downs
Child
Date of Birth 16. 3.1957
Christian Name Joseph
Sex Male
Father
Christian Name Peter
Surname Burramadji
Occupation Gardener
Age 67 years
Where Born Gordon Creek
When Married Tribal marriage approximately 1955
Where Married Victoria River Downs Headstation
Previous Issue
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Ruby (part coloured)
Maiden Surname Biaun
Age 18 years
Where Born Humbert River Station
Usual Residence Victoria River Downs Head Station
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Minnie, Big Ida, Clara (Aboriginals)
Address Victoria River Downs
Signature of Parent
Father or Mother
Present Residence
Date
Witness to Informant Signature
18. 4.1957 From Welfare Branch Borroloola to Director of Welfare
Birth of aboriginal child, Dulcie, at McArthur River Station.
24. 4.1957 From Department of Health to Director of Welfare
Births at East Arm Settlement
Frances Mary, born 11. 4.1957, father Frank, mother Veronica
Marie Clare, born 10. 4.1957, father Jack Scrymgour, mother Clare Mollomini
12. 5.1957 From Calvert Hills Station to Protector of Aboriginals
Re your inquiry regarding Joe Clarke and Kathleen native girl
who claims Clarke is the father of her child.
They are not married she is a single woman and Clarke is a
halfcaste young man about 19 years of age. He has always been
treated as an aboriginal and has only been with us a couple of
years.
We do let him have his meals in the kitchen but otherwise he is
always with the natives.
His mother is on Calvert, of course like most young bucks Joe
has a lot of girl friends.
He was away droving when you were here last year.
Signed E S Camp.
22. 4.1957 From Director of Welfare
Births of the following Aborigines :-
Banji
Bangibu
Budan
Bidiga
Douglas
Durungubuingu
Gawunawui
Ganunu
Guraingurain
Gundain
Walbai
Yaranarawui
Garanyida
Janju
Jungambi
Jirban
Keuin Patrick
Limbajibawoi
Mudbu
Mawunjiwui
Rurururuwui
Wuraingu
Wirimbij
Undated From Welfare Branch to Groote Eylandt Mission
Births of following :-
Gawadanga Nungumadbarr
Marambulanbad Murungun
Mangalala Wurramara
19. 8.1957 Telegram From Alice Springs to Darwin
Birth of Eileen Davidson
9. 5.1957 From Registrar General to Director of Welfare
Re: Roy and Doris - Halfcaste children of Daisy Oraria
I have received a form of information of birth of a child Clara
apparently the issue of one Paddy Killimerrie, Police tracker,
Timber Creek, aged 50 years and Daisy Oraria aged 22 years. On
the form of information, the previous issue are shown as Roy
aged 6 years and Doris aged 2 1/2 years.
I referred the original form back to Paddy as it was not marked
by him but only by the mother and also querying the parentage
in so far as Paddy is concerned of Roy and Doris. Constable
Conaghan of Timber Creek furnished a second form marked by Paddy
but on it showed Roy and Doris as halfcastes. In the covering
memorandum he states that Paddy is not the father of these two
children who are halfcastes but that the two children were born
since Daisy and Paddy commenced living together as man and wife
and apparently Paddy has accepted responsibility for them.
Searching back through my records I find that I have a registration
of a Doris born on 27. 9.1954, the issue of Paddy Nhungali,
stockman, 39 years of age and Daisy Nmamijina aged 20 years.
Previous issue of this union was shown as Roy aged 4 years and
Mindawuk age not shown. Although in each case, the father appears
to be a man anmed Paddy, it is possible that they may be two
different men. Could you enlighten me on this point, and have
you a record of a Mindawuk being born of this union of either
of them.
What is causing me more concern however is the statement that both
Roy and Doris are halfcaste and not the children of Paddy whether
Nhungali or Killimerrie. If they are not his children, but
obviously the children of a white man, I cannot register them as
Paddy's children even though he accepts them as his. Can you give
me any assistance from your records. If they are halfcastes then
to register them as children of full bloods may imperil their
freedom at a later age.
At present, I have no registration of Roy but if matters can be
straightened out, I may be able to register him also.
22. 8.1957 From Welfare Branch to Registrar General.
Re: Roy and Doris - part coloured children of Daisy Oraria (Nguria)
Investigation of our records has disclosed the following information:-
The mother of the children has the European name of Daisy,
Aboriginal name Nguria and is a member of the Nambidjina
Group of the Mudbura tribe. Daisy was born on Monteginnie
Station in 1934 and tribally married to Paddy Kilirrmirri
on Monteginnie in 1946.
The consort of Daisy, Paddy Lolirrmiri of the Jangari Group
of the Jamindjun tribe was born at Timber Creek in 1906 and
has for a number of years been employed as a Police Tracker
at Timber Creek.
Information obtained during the census discloses that Roy
(aboriginal name Bandugani) was born to Daisy at Moolooloo
Station in 1951 and that the alleged father was a European
named Ron, employed as a cook.
In 1953, at Victoria River Downs another child, Doris (aboriginal
name Jigura) was born to Daisy and the alleged father was a
European named Ted, employed as a stockman.
Both of these children have been accepted by Paddy who is shown
in our records as the Foster Father.
Being part-coloured children neither Ray nor Doris have been
included in the Register of Wards and for the purpose of
Registration of Births they should be treated as non wards.
. 8.1957 From Director of Welfare to Welfare Branch Katherine
Dolbert (Bamu-Duru), son of Ward England (Banggala) was
born at Katherine Hospital.
16. 8.1957 From Rockhampton Downs Station to Native Affairs Tennant Creek
Birth of aboriginal child Heather.
. 9.1957 From Director of Welfare to Victoria River Downs
Birth of female aboriginal May Gumulari.
13. 9.1957 From Warrabri to Director of Welfare
About birth of Ward Jennifer.
Also mentions Splinter and Rosie who were brought to the
Settlement on 11. 4.1957 from Daly Waters. Splinter away
droving at present.
30. 9.1957 From Director of Welfare to Welfare Darwin
Birth of Jane Jean Roberts.
30. 9.1957 From Director of Welfare to Warrabri Settlement.
Birth of Jennifer, daughter of Splinter and Rosie.
7.10.1957 From Director of Welfare to Victoria River Downs.
About birth of female aboriginal Rosalene Farquharson.
Records from the Registrar General show the wife of
Jack Farquharson is Ida Yarrup or Ida Ngarup-Nuddi.
They were married on 11. 6.1956.
Form of Information of Birth shows Rosalene's mother
as Nellie.
12. 9.1957 Form of Information of Birth
District Central Australia
Name of Place Where Born Warrabri Settlement
Child
Date of Birth 9. 9.1957
Christian Name Jennifer
Sex Female
Father
Christian Name Splinter Wanlima
Surname
Occupation
Age 41 years
Where Born
When Married Tribal marriage
Where Married
Previous Issue
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Rosie
Maiden Surname Korlilo?
Age
Where Born
Usual Residence Daly Waters
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Sisters Doyle and Jensen
Address Warrabri Settlement
Signature of Parent Thumb print
Father or Mother Mother
Present Residence Warrabri Settlement
Date 12. 9.1957
Witness to Informant Signature Mr Ingham
1.11.1957 To Director of Welfare
Births of the following :-
Paley, born 30.10.1956
Warrulla, born 21.11.1956
Eileen King, born 25.12.1949
1.11.1957 From Umbakumba to Director of Welfare
Registration of births of children of Nerrachunga Bara-Bara
and Kunindja Bara. Children were born at Groote Eylandt Mission.
Undated From Administrator to Registrar General
Birth of Ethel Scrutton.
10. 9.1957 From Department of Health to Director of Welfare
Birth at East Arm Settlement
David (Narrigan), born 4. 9.1957, father Gowarin (Milando),
mother Madge (Mialgoi)
27.12.1957 Form of Information of Birth
District Northern
Name of Place Where Born Born in bush in vicinity Roper Mission
Child
Date of Birth About 10.10.1957
Christian Name May
Sex Female
Father
Christian Name Wilfred
Surname Ngalambira
Occupation Mission employee
Age About 40 years
Where Born Unknown
When Married Native marriage in bush approximately 1952
Where Married
Previous Issue Nipper, aged 4 years
Alan, aged 2 years
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name June
Maiden Surname Julngwanu
Age About 35 years
Where Born Unknown
Usual Residence Bush or Roper River Mission
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc
Address
Signature of Parent
Father or Mother Mother
Present Residence Roper River Mission
Date 27.12.1957
Witness to Informant Signature
2. 1.1958 Form of Information of Birth
District Northern
Name of Place Where Born Roper River Mission
Child
Date of Birth 25.12.1957
Christian Name Carol
Sex Female
Father
Christian Name Nabilia - Billy
Surname Lalara
Occupation Mission employee - Groote Eylandt
Age 23 or 25 or 28 years
Where Born Groote Eylandt
When Married
Where Married
Previous Issue
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Elaine
Maiden Surname Wundapal
Age About 21 years
Where Born Roper River Mission
Usual Residence Roper River Mission
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Sister J E Kendall and Ward Gertie Huddleston
Address Roper River Mission
Signature of Parent
Father or Mother Mother
Present Residence Roper River Mission
Date 2. 1.1958
Witness to Informant Signature
6. 2.1958 From Police Rankine River to Director of Welfare
Birth of Native Child Patricia on 20.12.1957 to Wards
Bessie and Hector at Alexandria Station.
6. 2.1958 From Police Rankine River to Director of Welfare
Birth of halfcaste child Joyce on 23. 8.1957
at Alexandria Station to Ward Jemima.
This record has been censored.
6. 2.1958 Form of Information of Birth
District North Australia
Name of Place Where Born Alexandria Station
Child
Date of Birth 20.12.1957
Christian Name Patricia
Sex Female
Father
Christian Name Hector
Surname Uranyamulla
Occupation Gardener
Age About 57 years
Where Born Tennant Creek
When Married Tribal marriage approximately 1949
Where Married Alexandria Station
Previous Issue Jeffrey, aged 8 years
Maria, aged 4 years
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Bessie
Maiden Surname Nareaja
Age About 24 years
Where Born Alexandria Station
Usual Residence Alexandria Station
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Aboriginal Nellie
Address Alexandria Station
Signature of Parent Right thumb print
Father or Mother Father
Present Residence Alexandria Station
Date 6. 2.1958
Witness to Informant Signature James Alexander
6. 2.1958 Form of Information of Birth
District North Australia
Name of Place Where Born Alexandria Station
Child
Date of Birth On or about 23. 8.1957
Christian Name Joyce Female
Sex
Father
Christian Name Censored (presumably important white man, PJM)
Surname Censored
Occupation Censored
Age Censored
Where Born Censored
When Married
Where Married
Previous Issue
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Jemima
Maiden Surname Bujingurinya
Age About 28 years
Where Born Walhallow
Usual Residence Alexandria Station
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Aboriginal Betty
Address Alexandria Station
Signature of Parent Right thumb print
Father or Mother Mother
Present Residence Alexandria Station
Date 6. 2.1958
Witness to Informant Signature James Alexander
10. 4.1958 From Alroy Downs Station to Director of Welfare
Birth of Topsy, daughter of Tommy and Maria of Alroy Downs Station.
21. 2.1958 From Director of Welfare to Beswick Creek Settlement
Birth of Edward, child of Jacky and Lilly
Birth of Leslie, child of Milton and Ethel
17. 1.1958 From District Welfare Officer to Director of Welfare
Individual names are not given to children in this area until they are two
or three years old. The father of May, Peter's mother, took his name with
him when he died some years ago.
13. 1.1958 From Catholic Mission Port Keats to Director of Welfare
Anna Karingari, mother of Julian Ngurumbidj
There is no such person as Mary Magdalen Deeril at the Mission.
There is a Mary Magdalen Nardeer and an Ignace Deeril.
13. 2.1958 From Police Station Rankine River to Director of Welfare
Birth of male child Christie to Wards Clara and Jacky on 25.12.1957
at Alexandria Station. Jacky and Clara have one other child, Jacky,
about five years of age. All the rest of Clara's children have
different fathers.
24. 1.1958 From Department of Health to Director of Welfare
Birth at East Arm Settlement
Unnamed male baby born 10. 1.1958, mother Rita, Roper River area.
Rita's baby is part coloured ........ censored ........ therefore
will be registered not as an aboriginal.
25. 2.1958 Manbulloo Station
Maudie Imumdilkin, Dec 23.12.1957
Minnie Mahdoolah, Dec 28. 8.1957
Alice Yarkankuna married Timmie
14. 2.1958 From the State School Burketown, Queensland to Director of Welfare Darwin
If you have the information in your records please let me know the
birth dates of the following five children. All are children of
Hommet (or Mahommet) Hoosan who seems to have spent his lifetime
in this area partly on one side of the border and partly on the
other. Four of the children attend school here and the other may do
so soon. The father doesnt seem to know the birthdate.
1. Abdulla Hoosan, aged 13 years
2. Kathleen Hoosan, aged 10 or 11 years
3. Margaret Hoosan, aged 7 years
4. Reg Hoosan, aged 4 or 5 years
(these are children of Nina of Calvert Hills, Northern Territory.
No 1 was probably born at .... Creek, Northern Territory. No 2
in Queensland. Nos 3 & 4 at Gallipoli, Northern Territory.
5. Hommet Hoosan, aged 10 or 11 years
(son of Lena (deceased) also from Calvert Hills. No 5 may have
been born in Queensland.)
Hoosan, I gather, was married to Nina at Doomadgee Mission near
Burketown a few years ago.
27. 2.1958 From Director of Welfare to State School Burketown.
No birth for Hommet (or Mahommet) Hoosan can be found here.
11. 3.1958 From Health Department to Director of Welfare
Births at East Arm Settlement
Adrian, born 5. 3.1958, father Bernard (Kundun), mother Marie (Udinbijia)
1. 3.1958 Form of Information of Birth
District North Australia
Name of Place Where Born Alexandria Station
Child
Date of Birth 26. 2.1958
Christian Name Iris
Sex Female
Father
Christian Name Rodney
Surname Russell
Occupation Stockman
Age 20 years
Where Born Sydney, NSW
When Married
Where Married
Previous Issue
Number of Deceased Males
Number of Deceased Females
Mother
Christian Name Betty
Maiden Surname Rankine
Age About 16 years
Where Born Alexandria Station
Usual Residence Soudan Station
Name of Doctor
Names of Nurse, etc Aboriginals Clara and Myra
Address Alexandria Station
Signature of Parent
Father or Mother Mother
Present Residence Alexandria Station
Date 1. 3.1958
Witness to Informant Signature James Alexander
28. 3.1958 From Health Department to Director of Welfare
Birth at East Arm Settlement
Gabriella, born 22. 3.1958
father Frank (Native), Walamojal, Muneia, Mara, 20 years, Roper River
mother Veronica (Native), Mulwalain, Nalgamarang, Gunwuggu, 17 years, Oenpelli
10. 4.1958 From Director of Welfare to Roper River Mission
Gavin, born 16.10.1957 at Roper River.
Parents are Eric Guranburang and Elsie Marnburang
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